1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |